Dental Assistant

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations, the Dental Assistant is responsible for providing first in class service to patients, residents, faculty, and all other Columbia personnel.

• Assist dental providers in provision of dental care to patients by using four‑handed dentistry. Aiding in preparation and maintenance of materials, instruments and equipment.
• Maintain dental supply and material levels within the department, ensuring inventory levels are adequate, disposing of expired supplies, and ordering/dispensing supplies as needed.
• Maintain dental/surgical equipment by reporting major malfunctions to the technical team. Provide cross coverage for dental assistant module areas and radiology.
• Maintain student and patient records. Pour/mix models.
• Perform administrative functions, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training and experience. Plus, one year of related experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant requires formal training in four‑handed dentistry, sit‑down dental assisting and six months of related experience.

• Experience with dental x‑rays. Graduation from a NY State approved dental assistant program.
• Bi‑lingual (Spanish/English), including translation.
• BLS certification.

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.